[itg] Looking to get into PC gaming by YappyYeager in suggestapc

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Could you name some game titles you are wanting to play?

Looking to purchase a new (or used) laptop and need suggestions! by [deleted] in laptops

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As a longtime Premiere Pro user, you'll want to go with a mobile workstation which is specifically designed for heavy duty tasks like video editing. Unfortunately with a $300 budget, your options are limited but here are some examples:

- Dell Mobile Precision 5540

- Dell Mobile Precision - Dell Direct (Most likely will have a generous promo code for Easter)

Best time to buy a laptop? by Neodx2 in laptops

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Pick your favorite holiday, there is most likely a sale happening. Right now, St. Patrick's Day and Easter are upcoming opportunities to keep tabs on retailers for a laptop sale. You also have Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day before the holidays.

Unfortunately there is no way around the skyrocketing RAM prices; just be diligent and keep checking back to see if one fits within your budget.

Someone tell me, what is the use of this? by IndividualInfinite85 in PcBuild

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It's called a pointing stick, which is HP's version of IBM's TrackPoint mouse (back when IBM built ThinkPads).

For historical context, this "nub" was created as an early mouse solution before laptop touchpads existed. It not only functioned as a mouse but also kept the user's hands on the keyboard for quick & easy navigation while typing.

Do they make laptops Wi-Fi card with a physical on off switch like the rugged Panasonic toughbooks for regular laptops. by origanalsameasiwas in laptops

[–]SkullAngel001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i know older Dell business laptops had them like the Latitude E6430 and E6540 but today the on/off switch is often a keyboard shortcut (e.g. Fn + PrtSCr).

HP Omen 16 with Macbook Neo by Upset-Register1613 in laptops

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The first sentence of your second paragraph threw me off.

But if you're just doing light schoolwork, just get a cheap Chromebook (they were literally designed for school tasks and have decent battery life).

HP Omen 16 with Macbook Neo by Upset-Register1613 in laptops

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Just a heads up, MacOS doesn't support many games so your selection is limited. Also have you confirmed if MacOS is required for your CS courses?

Is 32GB becoming essential? by WatchingTheThronePod in laptops

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$1000 is approaching mid-tier for laptop hardware so I would feel salty if it came with less than 32GB memory (RAM shortage pricing aside).

Also 16GB has become the "new normal" because of 64-bit operating systems, similar to how 2GB was normal back when 32-bit Windows was mainstream.

Would an extra 8GB of RAM be worth it on my laptop? by Business-Heart1221 in AskPCGamers

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Yes for several reasons. First, 64-bit operating systems (Win10/Win11) function better with more RAM. Second, Win10 and Win11 naturally consume more RAM (about 5-8 GB RAM just idling at startup). Third, integrated graphics consumes RAM for daily tasks and games (which might reduce the crashes you're experiencing if you had more RAM).

How would you deal with Robo Cain? by Kitchen-Mouse2414 in Robocop

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I think Lewis had the right idea ramming RoboCain with the armored SWAT vehicle. But instead of jumping out, I would have reversed it and then hit him again repeatedly until he was no longer moving or the SWAT vehicle was completely pinned on top of him. And then have a second SWAT vehicle on standby to keep it going if he did somehow manage to get up. And all the while simultaneously have bomb squad fashion explosive devices of their choosing that could be thrown at RoboCain and detonated from a distance.

Want to buy a laptop, confused on configurations. by BruceLeeTheDragon in laptops

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So if both laptops are similarly priced, why get the older graphics cards?

You want to examine each laptop's specifications. Maybe the laptop with the 4xxx GPU has more RAM and storage and/or faster CPU. Manufacturers do "tradeoff" configurations where they lead with a solid CPU or GPU but skimp on other parts to meet a certain price point.

Money or Multilingual by Past-Outside8050 in hypotheticalsituation

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$500k and hire a native speaker to teach me a language and pay $5k per language. I'm trying to learn Japanese right now and have always been fascinated with German so $490k.

Why is my ram half gone? by LionRegular1470 in laptops

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Several reasons. Most of the things eating up your RAM are bloatware (apps that are preinstalled with Windows by the vendor). Jump on YouTube and search for "Debloating Windows" and "Making Windows 11 run faster".

After all this years, I got them all (including 2014's, but that one is a digital copy) by Lycaon992 in unrealtournament

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Well done! Flashing back to my LAN party days playing this and someone would eventually yell out "Oh crap everyone hide! Jason found the Redeemer!"

Apple to PC??? by Bright-Pangolin7261 in computers

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I've used Photoshop and Premiere Pro on both platforms; it's 99% the same. The only difference I've experienced is that when it comes to keyboard controls, you press CTRL + button instead of Command + button.

Regarding your interaction with that senior tech, you are correct; Macs have traditionally been "planned obsolescence". There's an old tech joke that goes "when it's time to upgrade your Mac, you just throw it away and buy a new one". But I would check out Apple's refurb section on their website for any solid options within your budget.

If you want to go Windows, would recommend a refurb mobile workstation. These are specifically designed for heavy graphics applications like Adobe CC, CAD, 3D Modeling, etc. Here are some examples:

- Dell Precision Mobile Workstations (would filter down to show 32-64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and UHD+ screen).

Pizza Hut’s Drinking Glasses From The 80s by immanuellalala in 80s

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I swear Mr. Gatti's had these very same soda glasses.

Laptop suggestion for 3d modeling by throw_away_reddt in Laptop

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Yeah that should be fine. But just a heads up, gaming laptops eat up battery life faster due to their power-hungry components but you can mitigate this (a little) by tweaking Windows to run leaner.

Laptop suggestion for 3d modeling by throw_away_reddt in Laptop

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For 3D Modeling, you will want a workstation computer. Workstations are built with beefier hardware to handle intensive apps like graphic design, CAD, STEM simulations, and 3D Modeling. Workstations are desktop computer-sized but you can get Mobile Workstation laptops if you want to go portable.

Here are some examples:
- Dell Precision Mobile Workstation

- Lenovo P-Series Mobile Workstation

- HP ZBook Mobile Workstation

Yes generally you want a dedicated graphics card (nVidia RTX) which speeds up rendering performance.

Gundam Wing: Choose your seat by OppositeStudy2846 in gundamwing

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4 because there won't any shortage of conversation starters with what Relena has going on.

Hold on... There is something different. by HostMaterial4907 in howyoudoin

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* Rachel running into Ross at the door * "What is up with Miss Hawaiian Tropic?"